AI was used to prevent myopia and complete loss of vision
American doctors have proposed using an artificial intelligence (AI) model to diagnose vision problems. The study was published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology.
According to scientists at Arizona State University (USA), myopic maculopathy, associated with a complex of irreversible changes in the fundus, is the leading cause of vision loss in the world. In 2015, it caused 10 million people to experience vision problems or completely lose the ability to see. Experts have proposed predicting the disease using AI.
Myopic maculopathy is also associated with myopia, but it can be prevented with preventative testing. The problem is that the optical coherence tomography procedure, which helps detect the disease in its early stages, is expensive and time-consuming. Because of this, for example, residents in rural areas are limited in receiving this type of service. Researchers have proposed carrying out preventive measures under the control of AI.
The custom-built model can effectively scan retinal images and predict the correct classification of myopic maculopathy. “Once AI-based technologies become available, they will significantly improve the quality of life of people around the world, including those living in developing countries,” Professor Yalin Wang said about the invention.
In early October, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for restrictions on the use of smartphones among children, similar to the fight against smoking. It is believed that the measures will help combat the growing number of mental problems in teenagers arising from social networks and games.
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